Originally Posted by
GUWonder
You've never had a gate-area TSA check at the transit point that happens to be the US gateway for your international flight?
Nope, not once.
When flying JFK-TLV there is always a TSA-type security check at the gate, but it is done by a private company hired by Delta. They do not ask to see documents but they do have you remove shoes, belts, etc, even if you have Pre-Check.